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Morris/Sussex wrestlers to watch at the upper weights during the 2023-24 season

nick gantaifis, northjersey.com
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With the wrestling season getting started later this week, it's time to spotlight the top wrestlers in Morris and Sussex counties.

The third and final part of our three-day series looks at the top upper-weights.

Tyler Bienus

Mount Olive senior

Tyler Bienus of Mt. Olive defeated Justin Onello of Bergen Catholic in the 175 lb. semi final during the NJSIAA Region 2 Wrestling Tournament at Mt. Olive High School on February 21, 2023.
Tyler Bienus of Mt. Olive defeated Justin Onello of Bergen Catholic in the 175 lb. semi final during the NJSIAA Region 2 Wrestling Tournament at Mt. Olive High School on February 21, 2023.

The Bucknell commit is a two-time district champion and last season’s region runner-up. He finished seventh in the state last March at 175 pounds.

Tommy Borgia

West Morris sophomore

Borgia qualified for the state tournament as a freshman at 215 pounds. He finished second in District 11.

Part 1: Morris/Sussex wrestlers to watch at the lower weights during the 2023-24 season

Part 2: Morris/Sussex wrestlers to watch at the middle weights during the 2023-24 season

Lou Cerchio

Delbarton senior

Louis Cerchio of Delbarton wins the 165-pound state wrestling final at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Louis Cerchio of Delbarton wins the 165-pound state wrestling final at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Among the nation’s top wrestlers, the three-time state placewinner captured his first NJSIAA title last March at 165 pounds and went 39-0. Cerchio has a loaded resume that includes Beast of the East and Fargo National titles.

Caitlin Hart

Vernon junior

Caitlin Hart of Vernon, left, wrestles Apryl Coffman of Saint Thomas Aquinas during the NJSIAA girls state wrestling semifinals at Phillipsburg High School on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
Caitlin Hart of Vernon, left, wrestles Apryl Coffman of Saint Thomas Aquinas during the NJSIAA girls state wrestling semifinals at Phillipsburg High School on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

The two-time state medalist added a region title and a third-place finish in Atlantic City last season at 185 pounds.

Vincenzo LaValle

Hanover Park junior

Vincenzo LaValle of Hanover Park wins his 190-pound quarterfinal bout on day two of the NJSIAA state wrestling tournament in Atlantic City on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Vincenzo LaValle of Hanover Park wins his 190-pound quarterfinal bout on day two of the NJSIAA state wrestling tournament in Atlantic City on Friday, March 3, 2023.

LaValle looks to take it a step further this season after turning in back-to-back third-place finishes in the state tournament at 190 pounds. A two-time Morris County Tournament, district and region champion, LaValle went 36-4 last winter.

More: 2023-24 Morris/Sussex wrestling team-by-team preview capsules

Vincent Lee

Delbarton senior

Michael Dellagatta of Saint Joseph Regional, top, wrestles Vincent Lee of Delbarton in the 190-pound bout during the boys' wrestling team state finals at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.
Michael Dellagatta of Saint Joseph Regional, top, wrestles Vincent Lee of Delbarton in the 190-pound bout during the boys' wrestling team state finals at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

The Duke commit is a two-time state qualifier and two-time district champion. He won three matches in last season’s state tournament and won 32 matches last season against a loaded schedule.

Connor Martin

Delbarton senior

Connor Martin of Delbarton, right, wrestles Jackson Harris of Shawnee in a 285-pound bout on day one of the NJSIAA state wrestling tournament in Atlantic City on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Connor Martin of Delbarton, right, wrestles Jackson Harris of Shawnee in a 285-pound bout on day one of the NJSIAA state wrestling tournament in Atlantic City on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

The anchor at the bottom of the Green Wave’s loaded lineup, Martin is a returning state qualifier and Morris County Tournament champion.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Morris/Sussex wrestling: Upper-weights to watch in 2023-24